Ra Ra Riot Gives a Stripped-Down Performance of New Songs on SiriusXMU

Formed 10 years ago out of Syracuse University, Ra Ra Riot is now on its fourth studio release, titled “Need Your Light,” which dropped February 19. The album is a departure from the band’s early indie baroque pop sound and is instead a more synth-driven and dance-friendly record.

In celebration of the new effort, Ra Ra Riot performed a stripped-down “SiriusXMU Session,” showcasing the band’s new songs.

You can hear it in full on SiriusXMU on Thursday, March 3, at 3am and 4pm ET; Friday, March 4, at 9am ET; and Sunday, March 6, at 12pm ET.

In the meantime, check out Wes Miles’ piano-assisted performance of the lead single, “Water.”